The Cheatham County Court House is the place to be on Memorial Day Weekend to view the best work of local artists or perhaps enter your own work a be discovered. A “blind jury’ made up of noted local artists’ judge the work and award prizes to the top five entries.

Do you admire the art of pottery? Have you ever thought of getting your hands dirty and testing your artistic abilities? If so, then Mud Puddle is the place for you to discover your talents! The Mud Puddle offers classes for both children and adults for the pottery wheel, hand building and sculpting. Clay workshops are also offered. For more information log on to www.mudpuddlepottery.com. Pottery Classes are not the only thing featured, the Mud Puddle sells pottery equipment, supplies, clay, tools and pottery made by talented students and other gifted potters. This pottery can be viewed in the Art Gallery inside the store, located at 538 Highway 70 in Pegram.

Grisham Galleries

Grisham Galleries is a “full creative service” including picture framing, conservation framing materials, lamps, antique prints, gift items, stained glass, full portrait services and more. Prints from local and international artists are also displayed. Grisham Galleries is open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Appointments can also be made for serious inquiries. For more information and pictures visit www.grishamgalleries.com or call 615-792-8881 or 1-877-792-8881.

D & R Treasuring

D & R Treasuring is a great hometown business where you can find great professional work. Located at 1020 Industrial Drive, Suite 116 in Pleasant View, D & R Treasuring is an excellent place to purchase trophies, self ink stamps, engraving and beautiful custom picture framing. The hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. You can find pictures of the many custom items D & R Treasuring offers at www.aframedpoem.com. For more information, call 615-746-1046.